THERE has been considerable commentary recently on the benefits of crossbreeding. Before I discuss these I would like to outline the pros and cons of the predominant breed in Ireland, the Holstein ...

Dear Dr Othieno, I am retiring this year and plan to acquire a few Friesian crosses for dairy farming as a source of income from milk sales. I love Friesians based on what I've heard and my own ...

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) is exploring a new proposal to enhance genetic gain in the breed through IVF embryo transfer The proposal aims to accelerate genetic progress within the ...

This year's event provided an opportunity to view a herd that successfully combines world-class genetics with cutting-edge ...

After more than 32 years of breeding the black and white dairy cattle Stewart Eden, along with his wife Julia, have decided to sell their stud and move to a smaller farm at Riversdale. More than 200 ...

Meander Holsteins’ owners Robert and Annemarie Bruin, of Otautau, have had heifers selected for the 2023 Discovery Project team. Southland Holstein Friesian breeders Robert and Annemarie Bruin have ...

Cross-breeding could yield significant financial benefits by reducing levels of culling due to infertility, a study has revealed. Research by Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Northern Ireland, ...

The 2024 Valden Cow of the Year was awarded to Royson Oman Cybil. Whakatane’s Eddie and Kath Lambert have made history by receiving the 2024 Valden Cow of the Year and the 2024 Mahoe Trophy at the ...

LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) has achieved a significant milestone in livestock breeding research through the birth of the first Holstein Friesian (HF) calf by using ...

Attendance estimated at over 4,500 at Millstreet showcase of Ireland’s pedigree dairy breeding and trade exhibition UCD has partnered with leaders in the agri-food industry to launch the new ...

PUTTING LONGEVITY and fertility back into the UK dairy herd are just two areas Holstein breeders must concentrate on, according to Somerset-based pedigree Friesian breeder Mary Mead. She told workshop ...